China

Military
Diplomacy
Politics
Science
China Future Tech
Footage from the exercise was broadcast on state television. Photo: CCTV

Military

China’s air force looks to ‘kill chain’ to help older jets down newer models

Documentary aired by CCTV outlines tactics and tech that could help earlier-generation aircraft prevail over more advanced ones.

videocam
4

‘Western hegemony is over’; lessons from Ukraine war: SCMP daily highlights

Top-tier mathematician Li Hanfeng leaves US for China’s Chongqing University

videocam
29

Politics

Taiwan and mainland China coastguards engage in close Dongsha Island encounter

Vessels come within a nautical mile of each other in a day-long stand-off in the northern South China Sea.

videocam
8
The Taiwanese and mainland coastguard vessels came as close as a nautical mile of each other on the weekend. Photo: Handout
The Taiwanese and mainland coastguard vessels came as close as a nautical mile of each other on the weekend. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Slovak PM Fico to attend China’s WWII event amid EU tensions

Central European leader is first from the European bloc and Nato to confirm plans to be in Beijing for 80th anniversary commemoration.

videocam
5

Politics

Beidaihe meeting signals start of summer break for China’s political elite

Xi Jinping’s chief of staff hosts dozens of Chinese academics and scientists in the coastal resort town.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Diplomacy

China pledges support for peaceful development in Horn of Africa

Beijing’s special envoy Xue Bing tells a regional conference that ‘all parties should engage in dialogue’ to achieve common prosperity.

videocam
On 29 July, China’s special envoy for Horn of Africa Affairs, Xue Bing, told a conference in Kampala that Beijing would “actively engage” in regional initiatives. Photo: X/ DGAfrica_MFA
On 29 July, China’s special envoy for Horn of Africa Affairs, Xue Bing, told a conference in Kampala that Beijing would “actively engage” in regional initiatives. Photo: X/ DGAfrica_MFA

Science

Chinese scientists draw on Ukraine war lessons and propose drone upgrades

Engineers suggest a solution that could dramatically boost UAVs’ prospects of evading advanced air defences.

videocam
6

Diplomacy

Open Questions | ‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.

videocam
45

Diplomacy

August 12 deadline for China tariffs not set in stone: US trade negotiator

In an interview broadcast on Sunday, Jamieson Greer said an extension of the tariff pause is something ‘China would want’.

videocam
7
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses tariffs at the White House in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Military

China’s Fujian carrier conducted catapult take-off drill, CCTV show suggests

Footage in CCTV series for 98th PLA anniversary marks key milestone for China’s first catapult-equipped carrier ahead of service.

48
A shadow cast on the Fujian’s deck by an airborne J-15T ends a short segment aired as part of five-episode CCTV military series Forging Ahead. Photo: CCTV
A shadow cast on the Fujian’s deck by an airborne J-15T ends a short segment aired as part of five-episode CCTV military series Forging Ahead. Photo: CCTV

Politics

Chinese woman, 26, missing in Australia after floodwaters sweep her away

Chinese Consulate General in Sydney confirms the news, while urging local authorities to ‘make every effort’ to save her, Xinhua reports.

Politics

Guangdong pledges ‘decisive’ steps to stop chikungunya fever spreading in China

Provincial governor urges ‘forceful measures’ to counter the disease after nearly 3,000 cases are reported in a week.

Science

‘Absolutely impossible’: how China created super steel for nuclear fusion

Chinese scientists detail how they created high-strength, low-temperature steel for world’s first fusion nuclear power reactor in action.

videocam
15
CHSN01 (China high-strength low-temperature steel No 1) solves a critical bottleneck for fusion energy and puts China at a leading position in materials science. Photo: Handout

Science

How China’s new ‘Darwin Monkey’ could shake up future of AI in world first

First such supercomputer with over 2 billion artificial neurons mimics macaque brain, is expected to help advance human brain-inspired AI.

videocam
8
The “Darwin Monkey” is made up of 960 Darwin 3 brain-inspired computing chips creating over 100 billion synapses. Photo: Handout
The “Darwin Monkey” is made up of 960 Darwin 3 brain-inspired computing chips creating over 100 billion synapses. Photo: Handout

Science

Earthquakes can power hidden life in the Earth’s darkest depths: China-led study

Tectonic shifts and quake tremors spark formation of vibrant ecosystems deep beneath the Earth’s surface, China-led research finds.

videocam
7

China

New study revisits link between air pollution in East Asia and global warming

Scientist Bjorn Samset says discovery that clean-up may contribute to warming shows intricate nature of climate change and dynamics at play.

videocam
13
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Global Economy

China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

videocam
15
Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP
Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’

‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.

36

Diplomacy

China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US

While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.

videocam
4

Diplomacy

China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.

videocam
78
China’s top economic official Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet senior US representatives in Switzerland this week. Photo: Getty Images
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
LATEST China Science NEWS

Top-tier mathematician Li Hanfeng leaves US for China’s Chongqing University

videocam
29
Li Hanfeng. Photo: Handout

Chinese scientists draw on Ukraine war lessons and propose drone upgrades

videocam
6
Despite their importance in modern warfare, drones are currently vulnerable to advanced air defences. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Absolutely impossible’: how China created super steel for nuclear fusion

videocam
15
CHSN01 (China high-strength low-temperature steel No 1) solves a critical bottleneck for fusion energy and puts China at a leading position in materials science. Photo: Handout

How China’s new ‘Darwin Monkey’ could shake up future of AI in world first

videocam
8
The “Darwin Monkey” is made up of 960 Darwin 3 brain-inspired computing chips creating over 100 billion synapses. Photo: Handout

Earthquakes can power hidden life in the Earth’s darkest depths: China-led study

videocam
7
Recent discoveries have unveiled a massive, active deep biosphere, harbouring an estimated 95 per cent of Earth’s prokaryotes and constituting roughly one-fifth of Earth’s total biomass. Photo: Shutterstock
MORE China Science NEWS
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Audrey Jiajia Li

Opinion | Entrepreneur scandals reveal the limits of nationalism as a brand

Audrey Jiajia Li
Wei Wei

Opinion | Why Nanking massacre remains such a powerful Chinese cultural symbol

Wei Wei
6
Deborah Lehr

Opinion | China’s safeguarding of cultural heritage signals its global ambition

Deborah Lehr
Lucie Qian Xia

Opinion | EU-China relations have entered a mid-life crisis

Lucie Qian Xia
Jinghan (Michael) Zeng

Opinion | China’s call for global AI governance is loud and clear. Is the US listening?

Wenran Jiang

Opinion | How Trump’s vision of a single-minded China containment has failed

Wenran Jiang
16
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video

‘It’s all gone’: Deadly floods leave Beijing villagers with nothing

‘It’s all gone’: Beijing villagers left with nothing after deadly floods
04:46
Video

US, South Korea strike 15% tariff deal with $350 billion in investments

South Korea pledges $150 billion to help US restore its shipbuilding industry
01:27
Video

China, US extend tariff pause deadline

China, US finish Stockholm trade talks with divergence on timing of tariff pause extension
02:07
Video

No US stopover for Taiwanese leader

Proposed US stopover by Taiwanese leader William Lai reportedly blocked by Washington
01:29
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
US-China relations
Archaeology and palaeontology
Argentina
Mental health
Corruption in China
Advertisement
Advertisement